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55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 55 East 40th Street
Secondary address 55 Garage E 40th St
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11203
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04861-0053

Sales & Tax Overview for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/09/2003
Purchase price $114,750
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,992

Lot & Building Information for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,100
Lot dimensions 35 ft x 60 ft
Building class Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sqft 1,400
Building dimensions 20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1930
Frontage(s) East 40 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lenox Road
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
76 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
86 /100. Excellent Transit
Bike Score
53 /100. Bikeable

School district 18
Community district 17
Closest police station 0.77 Miles
Closest fire station 0.64 Miles

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  • 55 Garage E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

About 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,400 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $46,020, the tax amount paid for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,992. For the next year, the tax amount for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $5,992.

When was 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?

55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 11/11/2013.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/09/2003 $114,750

Title Documents for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/11/2013 - D
05/20/2014 - R		 Deed
(2014041100923001)
10/22/2013 - D
11/07/2013 - R		 Agreement
(2013110402066003)
10/22/2013 - D
11/07/2013 - R		 Mortgage
(2013110402066002)
10/09/2013 - D
11/07/2013 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013110402066001)
07/25/2008 - D
08/27/2008 - R		 Agreement
(2008081201707003)
07/25/2008 - D
08/27/2008 - R		 Mortgage
(2008081201707002)
06/23/2008 - D
08/27/2008 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2008081201707001)
06/20/2008 - D
07/03/2008 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008070200863001)
07/09/2003 - D
03/03/2004 - R		 Mortgage
(2003072300259001)
07/09/2003 - D
09/30/2003 - R		 Deed
(2003072200951001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,993
Estimated property tax: $5,992
Tax assessor's market value: $767,000
Assessed value: $46,020
Exemptions granted by city:

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Assessment History for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $767,000 $46,020 $30,202 19.843% $6,275 $5,993 -0.69%
2024/25 $776,000 $46,560 $30,044 20.085% $6,303 $6,034 +6.51%
2023/24 $799,000 $47,940 $28,208 20.085% $5,947 $5,666 +5.38%
2022/23 $661,000 $39,660 $26,472 20.309% $5,673 $5,376 +8.11%
2021/22 $725,000 $43,500 $24,912 19.963% $5,261 $4,973 -5.26%
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Permits for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

East Flatbush Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$590,000
-5.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$451
5.3% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at NE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.547
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Bus Routes
Name Clarkson Av/Albany Av
Line B12
Distance (miles) 0.109

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.05
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.05
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.24
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.24
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.33
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 Yes Public 6-8 180 0.67
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.05
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.34
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.37
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.37
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.34
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.37
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.37
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.37
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.47
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Neighbors for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 55 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
70 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,736 08/29/1985
84 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 3,280 04/11/1972
73 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,811 02/09/2019
81 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,472 02/07/2024
66 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,956 05/26/1981
82 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 3,280 09/18/2017
568 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 1,520 07/03/2019
572 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 2,180 08/11/2022 $1,030,000
576 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 8,044 07/21/2015 $650,000
60 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,408 04/02/1974
75 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,760 08/22/1998
72 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,736 09/25/2014
59 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,400 07/23/1999
79 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,760 06/23/1975
83 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,472 04/01/2015 $448,000
69 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,811 05/29/2009 $375,000
78 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 3,280 07/05/2018
65 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,811 04/16/2025
85 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,536 10/14/1968
63 E 40th St, Brooklyn 1,811 12/04/1968
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